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Film Former

STYRENE/ACRYLATES COPOLYMER/POLYURETHANE

74

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

A hybrid styrene-acrylate/polyurethane polymer used as a film former and binder. Safe as a finished polymer, but requires control of styrene and isocyanate monomer residuals.

Function

BINDINGFILM FORMINGPLASTICISER

Skin benefits

  • Robust film former
  • Contributes long-wear and water resistance
  • Useful as a binding agent

Known concerns

  • Residual styrene monomer must be controlled (IARC 2B)
  • Microplastic-like persistence concerns
  • Polyurethane prepolymers may carry residual diisocyanates

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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